Garlic Knots

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 3/4 cups warm water (about 115 degrees f)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast (about 2 packages)
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh italian parsley
• sea salt

Recipe

• 1 place flour in work bowl of stand mixer fitted with dough hook attachment. in large (4-cup) measuring cup, combine water, oil, yeast, sugar and salt. stir until yeast dissolves. pour over flour and start mixer on low. when flour is all moistened, increase speed to medium-high and knead for 2-3 minutes. form dough into a neat ball and place in an oiled bowl, turning to coat. cover with plastic wrap and let stand in a warm place until doubled in bulk, 90-120 minutes.
• 2 preheat oven to 400°f line three baking sheets with parchment or silpat and set aside. oil a clean counter or baking sheet, your hands and a rolling pin. divide dough in half. working with one piece at a time, gently press it flat, turning around and over to expel as much gas as possible. roll out to a 5x16" rectangle, about 1/2" thick. using a pizza cutter, slice across the short way into 3/4" wide strips (you should get about 20 from each half).
• 3 sprinkle strips lightly with flour. roll gently to form an even rope (do not stretch the length), then tie into a simple knot. place on prepared baking sheets about 1 1/2" apart. cover loosely with a towel or plastic wrap and let stand until doubled in bulk, 40-50 minutes.
• 4 bake in preheated oven 12-15 minutes, until golden brown. meanwhile, prepare the garlic coating: melt butter in olive oil over low heat. add garlic and cook gently until fragrant but not colored, 3-5 minutes. add parsley and remove from heat.
• 5 when knots are baked, brush with garlic coating, or toss with coating in a large bowl. sprinkle with sea salt. serve warm or room temperature. leftover rolls may be individually wrapped and frozen in an airtight bag. rewarm in preheated 350f oven for 5-7 minutes before serving.